In the dispute that Miffy author was suing Sanrio, the two agreed to settlement agreement, the crisis was the Great East Japan Earthquake

In a case where Sanrio, known as "Hello Kitty" infringed on the copyright and trademark right of "Miffy" which is the character created by Mr. Dick Bruna, was in a state of dispute, both companies agreed to settle this dispute It was announced.

What triggered me was the Great East Japan Earthquake "The costs of both companies spending by litigation should be donated for recovery and reconstruction of JapanIt seems to be from the idea that.

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Sanrio | About Marsis (Holland) and Sanrio's dispute settlement agreement

On November 2, 2010, Sanrio infringed the copyright and trademark rights on the famous character "Miffy" created by Mr. Dick Bruna, the Amsterdam District Court ordered a temporary injunction injunction. The target was "Cathy" which is a friend of Sanrio's character "Hello Kitty".

Sanrio filed an appeal, but Mersis, who manages Dick Brunea 's intellectual property rights, was sued by lawyers and Sanrio to seek revocation of the trademark right of "Miffy" in this case.

Meanwhile, the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011. Mercis and Sanrio "The costs of both companies spending by litigation should be donated for recovery and reconstruction of Japan"We have reached a conclusion that it agreed to settlement. Both companies adhere to respecting each other's mutual respect, withdraw all the lawsuits in dispute and jointly contribute 150,000 euros (about 17.5 million yen) as a donation.

In addition, Sanrio has not planned new products using Cathy since November 2009.